Abstract
“Compression sprain” of the foot is described as a typical injury, as it is initiated by compression of the foot in its long axis, elevating the longitudinal arch sufficiently to cause a severe sprain of all of the joints in the middle of the foot with chip fractures into these joints. This is particularly true regarding the bases of the metatarsal bones. The disability in such cases, both in length and severity, has been far out of proportion to the fractures suffered. Heretofore, too much emphasis has been placed on the fractures, but in the future, these cases will be treated primarily as those of sprain. Active motion and vigorous physical therapy should be instituted with immobilization of the length of time for that of sprains. Success in treatment depends on limiting the period of complete immobilization.
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